As the Diddy-driven debate about if “R&B is dead” rages on, ‘B.E.D.’ singer Jacquees – the genre’s self proclaimed King – is looking to put the topic to rest while also silencing critics of his vocal prowess.

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SZA is known for making hit songs, but now she could be turning out hit movies as well.

For, she is now set to make her big screen debut in a film called ‘Tuna Melt.’

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GRAMMY-winning rapper-actors Queen Latifah and Ludacris boast discographies as impressive as their respective filmographies.  As such, it only made sense for the multi-hyphenate stars to join forces as they’ve done for the forthcoming Netflix film, ‘End of the Road.’

Directed by Millicent Shelton, the film chronicles a cross-country road trip that turns into the trip from Hell for Latifah (“Brenda”), her brother “Reggie” (Ludacris), and her two kids after they witness a murder that puts them on the killer’s radar.

Brenda is then forced to protect her family by all costs, which leads her to have to make deadly decisions.

Also starring Frances Lee McCain, Beau Bridges, Mychala Faith Lee, Shaun Dixon, and more, look inside to peep the action-filled trailer ahead of the flick’s September 9 premiere date.

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If ever one needed reminding that “hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,” Ella Mai serves it in earnest in the cinematic music video for her latest single ‘How.’

Lifted from her sophomore album, the May-released ‘Heart on My Sleeve,‘ the Roddy Ricch-assisted tune is already a fan favorite from the set (as evidenced by its climb up R&B charts ahead of the release of its accompanying music video).

Now, with Colin Tilley at the helm, the ‘Boo’d Up’ beauty flexes her acting skills in a clip that shows prospective boos that crossing her could have deadly results.

Hop inside to see what we mean.

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It’s that time of year again.

The MTV Video Music Awards 2022 will be heating up screens on August 28 live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Hailed as one of the most important days on the Pop music calendar, all eyes are on who is up for coveted honors at the show’s 38th instalment. Especially with MTV soldiering on with gender-neutral categories.

Kendrick Lamar, Jack Harlow, and Lil Nas X lead with a whopping 7 nominations each, while Doja Cat and Harry Styles follow with six apiece. Also scoring major looks are the likes of Adele, Megan Thee Stallion, and more. But what about the rest of the list?

Without further ado, the answer awaits below…

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DaniLeigh is back with some more new music.

For, the rising music superstar has just unleashed her most recent body of work, an EP titled ‘My Side.’

The project contains the previously released songs ‘Dead to Me’ and ‘Heartbreaker.’ What’s more, the project has a total of seven songs.

The new EP follows the 2020 release of DaniLeigh’s ‘Movie’ album, which featured standout collabs with PARTYNEXTDOOR and Fivio Foreign, among others.

In an interview with People, she revealed that the new project was designed to mark an artistic exploration of “closure” ahead of a new stage in her life.

Stream ‘My Side’ in full below via Spotify and Apple Music…

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A mother’s love serves as the powering force of new movie ‘Till.’

Based on a harrowing true story, the film chronicles the never-before-told story of Mamie Till-Mobley and her quest for justice for her son, Emmett Till – who was brutally murdered.

Directed by Chinonye Chukwu, who penned the movie alongside Michael Reilly and Keith Beauchamp, ‘Till’ stars Danielle Deadwyler in the lead role, as well as Whoopi Goldberg, Jalyn Hall, Frankie Faison, Jayme Lawson, Tosin Cole, Kevin Carroll, Sean Patrick Thomas, John Douglas Thompson, Roger Guenveur Smith, and Haley Bennett.

Ahead of its release in October, watch the first-look trailer below…

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Brace yourselves because ‘Black Panther’ is back!

Moments ago at Comic-Con 2022, the trailer for the eagerly anticipated sequel, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ was unlocked.

Directed by a returning Ryan Coogler, the Marvel production serves as the follow-up to the 2018 first film – which took the world and box office by storm, generating over $1 Billion.

Following the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020 of cancer, many have wondered how his harrowing absence would be navigated in the film.

Execs promised that his character T’Challa would not be recast and have honored that promise.

The epic first look preview meets Wakanda and its inhabitants (such as Lupita Nyong’o, Angela Bassett, and Letitia Wright) in mourning. New cast member Michaela Coel also makes her debut.

Musically, the trailer is set to Tems belting an enchanting cover of Bob Marley‘s ‘No Woman No Cry’ which is powerfully interpolated with Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Alright.’

What are you waiting for? Watch the first-look trailer after the jump…

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Alicia Keys has more new music on the way.

The 15-time GRAMMY winner served up a hearty helping of fresh material with her ambitious double album ‘KEYS’ last December and now she’s following up with a deluxe edition.

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Nipsey Hussle‘s loved ones have finally received justice after the rapper’s tragic death.

For, Eric Holder Jr. – the man who stood accused of gunning the star down in 2019 – has been found guilty of the heinous crime.

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Fresh from being sued by the wife of her new boyfriend, Nene Leakes may have more legal drama looming.

This time from coming from fellow ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ original Kim Zolciak-Biermann.

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Having spent most of their career topping charts with Pop and R&B-leaning material, Demi Lovato stunned fans by unveiling news of a promise to return to “emo-Rock” for their next musical era – even “holding a funeral” to signify the death of the Pop run.

Holding true to the pledge, the GRAMMY nominee has spent the last few weeks teasing the first fruit of the new album ‘Holy Fvck’ (which is also set to be supported by a massive tour that kicks off this fall).

The OAK-produced first single, ‘Skin of My Teeth,’ not only packs quite the guitar-driven bite but is buoyed by some jaw-dropping lyrics that borrows from dark chapters of the singer-songwriter’s life – namely their highly publicized battle with drug addiction.

“Demi leaves rehab again / When is this shit gonna end? / Sounds like the voice in my head / I can’t believe I’m not dead,” Lovato wails on the new song.

Hear it all inside.

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